Food Help

Free non-perishable food to people in need. Many food pantries also offer personal hygiene items such as soap and shampoo. Some locations are able to deliver within a designated area.

Mobile pantries, or pop-up pantries, bring free food and groceries to your community. Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile food pantries change locations. Registration may be required.

Nutritious evening meals for children. Sites are participating after-school programs that serve a snack and/or meal, as well as provide educational and recreational activities for school-age children in a safe, nurturing environment.

Meals are available to anyone in the community who are hungry. Generally sponsored by churches, libraries, or other community organizations and run by volunteers and are available once a week or once a month. Community meals foster companionship and community inclusion.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), or EBT, is a federal program that provides monthly funds for people to buy the food they need to thrive. More than 41 million people purchased food with SNAP benefits in 2022. It is the largest program working to fight hunger in America.

Free fresh food such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and other perishables provided to individuals in need. These programs also offer nutrition education and other activities. Programs are typically part of other programs such as WIC or Kid’s Farmer Markets. Fresh food is also sometimes available at food pantries.

Programs that provide free baby formula or baby food. These typically include the WIC program and food pantries.

Free meals for kids 18 and younger available at local playgrounds and schools throughout June, July, and August. You may also hear them called free summer meal or lunch programs. Kids and teens can show up during the scheduled meal hours to receive a free meal.

Free hot meals available to anyone in the community who is hungry. Generally sponsored by community organizations and available most days or specific days of the week.

Provides no cost formula, cereal, milk, eggs, peanut butter, fruit and other nutritious foods to children, pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. Also includes health and nutrition screening and education, breastfeeding education and support, and referrals to other support services.

Programs that provide information and education on the benefits of healthy eating with the aim of improving health and well-being. In addition to nutrition education, many programs include information to help with food budgeting, recipes and other information to support healthy eating.